Grand Prize: “Ringed Kingfisher” by Felipe Esteban Toledo Alarcón
The 2025 Audubon Bird Photography Awards expanded internationally to include Chile and Colombia, spotlighting the rich biodiversity and shared responsibility of bird conservation across the Americas.
With new categories like “Birds Without Borders” and “Conservation,” the competition emphasized how photography can inspire global stewardship of nature. The winning images capture breathtaking moments—from hummingbirds in flight to raptors in motion—revealing both artistic brilliance and ecological vulnerability. These photographs transcend geography, reminding us that protecting birdlife is a collective mission tied to the planet’s well-being.
Grand Prize: “Magnificent Frigatebirds” by Liron Gertsman
Birds in Landscapes: “Northern Gannet” by Joe Subolefsky
Birds in Landscapes, Colombia: “Blue-headed Parrots” by Shamir Shah
Birds in Landscapes, Chile: “Chilean Flamingos” by Caro Aravena Costa
Birds Without Borders: “Royal Terns” by Jacobo Giraldo Trejos
Birds Without Borders: “Snow Geese” by Yoshiki Nakamura
Conservation: “Savanna Hawk” by Luis Alberto Peña
Conservation: “Burrowing Owl” by Jean Hall
Plants for Birds: “Brandt’s Cormorant, sea grass, red grape algae” by Barbara Swanson
Plants for Birds, Colombia: “Purple-backed Thornbill, Gaiadendron punctatum” by Cristian Valencia
Youth: “Blackburnian Warbler” by Camilo Sanabria Grajales
Youth: “Long-eared Owl” by Parham Pourahmad
Coastal Birds, Chile: “American Oystercatchers” by Francisco Castro Escobar
Female Bird Prize: “Chipping Sparrow” by Sean Pursley